Hakata Hotaru

Hakata specialty. Fresh mackerel sashimi dressed in a special sesame soy sauce. Features the fragrant aroma of sesame and the rich flavor of mackerel.

Mackerel cured in vinegar. Has a moderate acidity and umami. The skin can be seared upon request for added fragrance.

Fresh sea urchin sashimi from Hokkaido. Characterized by its rich, creamy sweetness.

Sashimi of Honmaguro (Bluefin Tuna) from Miyagi Prefecture. Enjoy its rich, fatty flavor.

Sashimi of Aoriika (Bigfin Reef Squid) from Fukuoka. Known for its sticky sweetness and firm texture.

Sashimi of Ishidai from Fukuoka. Also known as the king of white fish, it has a refined sweetness and a firm, crisp texture.

Fukuoka-sourced Sayori (Halfbeak) cured with kelp. The kelp's umami infuses the fish, offering a delicate flavor.

Fresh seafood finely chopped and mixed with a special sauce and egg yolk. Rich flavor that pairs well with drinks.

Assortment of today's recommended sashimi. Enjoy various types of fresh seafood at once.

A set of lean horse meat sashimi and kōne (fat from under the mane). Enjoy the umami of the lean meat with the sweetness of the kōne.

Sashimi of fatty, marbled horse meat. Melts in your mouth with a rich sweetness.

Rare horse tongue sashimi. Enjoy its unique, chewy texture.

Horse heart sashimi. Features a crisp texture and a light flavor.

Horse liver sashimi. Less gamey than beef liver, with a plump texture and rich umami.

A luxurious platter of horse sashimi from various cuts. Enjoy the differences in taste and texture of each part.

Fresh horse offal simmered slowly. Tender and flavorful, it pairs perfectly with drinks.

Fresh horse offal grilled to a fragrant crisp. The umami overflows with each bite.

The finest quality snow crab from Fukui Prefecture, 'Echizen Crab'. It has a strong sweetness, firm meat, and rich crab miso.

Kinki (Sablefish) from Hokkaido. This high-grade fish is very fatty and exquisite whether grilled or simmered.

Tsushima brand Black Rosy Seabass 'Kurenai Hitomi'. Also known as 'white fish toro' for its rich fat content and deep flavor.

Amadai (Tilefish) grilled with its scales on, with hot oil poured over it. Enjoy the contrast between the crispy scales and the fluffy flesh.

Large button shrimp from Hokkaido. They have a strong sweetness when eaten raw, and their fragrance and umami increase when cooked.

A brand of oyster from Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, grown in strong whirlpool currents. The meat is firm and has a rich flavor.

Koenai oysters in shell from Nagasaki Prefecture. Grown in plankton-rich waters, they are large and sweet.

A brand of oyster from Saga Prefecture. Grown with great care by producers, these oysters are packed with umami.

A rare brand of oyster from Koenai. Small in size but rich in flavor.

Clams and seasonal bamboo shoots steamed in sake. Enjoy the dashi from the clams and the aroma of bamboo shoots.

Salad made with fresh vegetables from Itoshima, Fukuoka.

Seared and thinly sliced Chi-tan chicken from Miyazaki. It has the characteristic chewiness and umami of local chicken, served with ginger soy sauce or ponzu.

A specialty of Hakata, this is mentaiko (spicy pollock roe). Pollock roe is pickled in chili peppers and other seasonings, offering a spicy kick and rich umami.

A classic Hakata street food, grilled pig's trotters. Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of collagen on the inside.

A chicken dish originating from Miyazaki Prefecture. Fried chicken is dipped in sweet and sour sauce and topped with tartar sauce.

An appetizer of high-grade 'Karasumi' (dried mullet roe) from the sea, served with thin slices of daikon radish.

Sirloin steak of Kuroge Wagyu beef from Miyazaki Prefecture. Rich in the sweetness of fat and the umami of the meat.

A classic Hakata motsunabe (offal hot pot) dish. Fresh offal and vegetables like nira and cabbage are simmered in broth.

A clay pot rice dish cooked with luxurious ingredients (crab, salmon roe, grilled fish, mentaiko, takana). Enjoy the aroma of freshly cooked rice and the crispy bottom layer.

Japan's leading premium beer. Features a deep richness and a floral aroma.

American Bourbon Whiskey. Characterized by its sweet and mellow taste.

A classic Japanese whiskey, 'Kakubin', mixed with soda. Refreshing and pairs well with meals.